Dhafna

Ovid writes in the Metamorphoses (I, 555-559): 'Apollo loves her, and embraces the plant as if it were the body of the nymph; he kisses its branches, but the tree seems to rebel against those kisses. Then the disappointed god says to her: 'Since you cannot be my bride, you shall at least be my tree: of you always, O laurel, shall my hair, my zither, my quiver be adorned'.

The 'Dhafna' Bed & Breakfast is located in the heart of the historic centre of Civita (Cosenza), a small village of Italo-Albanian culture perched at the foot of the Pollino National Park. The place is a gem surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and fairytale scenery shaped by nature over millennia.

The Dhafna B&B is within walking distance of the famous Devil's Bridge and the Raganello Gorge, which is visited by many tourists every year.

Its name, which in the Arbëreshe language means laurel, is connected to the myth of the nymph Daphne, daughter of the river god Ladon and the Earth, who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's snares.

The structure that houses the bed and breakfast, owned by siblings Giacomo and Anna Maria Fasanella, has undergone a complete restoration that has brought back the beauty of the details while respecting the original architecture. The ceilings with wooden beams, the flooring and the refined finishes, combined with the welcoming service, are the ideal prerequisite for spending one or more nights in the utmost comfort.

The area is very peaceful, quiet and scenic and is also ideal for those seeking accommodation in an informal yet comfortable and cosy environment, whether for a romantic weekend away as a couple or for groups of friends or families.

The structure is spread over two levels and consists of a breakfast room and three rooms that have private bathrooms with showers and are furnished with the utmost care. They all have TV, complete bed and bathroom linen, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The price includes overnight stay, breakfast, complete bed-bath linen, consumption and final cleaning.

Dhafna's cosy and comfortable rooms and its central location offer a happy combination for those who want to experience and discover the various opportunities that the historic centre of Civita and its fascinating views have to offer.